Predicted data published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday showed that there will be approximately 233,900 new cancer cases and 85,100 cancer deaths in Canada in 2022. This represents a slight increase from last year’s estimates due to the growing and aging population, the researchers say.
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The study was conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Service of Canada. Overall, lung cancer is expected to be the most commonly diagnosed and leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for a quarter of all cancer deaths in the country this year. The story goes on under the ad Increased tobacco use in recent decades is a contributing factor, said Elizabeth Holmes, senior policy director at the Canadian Cancer Society and author of the study. 2:56 Cancer survivor and senior scientist work to potentially save lives Survivor of cancer and senior scientist working to potentially save lives – April 20, 2022 The most common cancer diagnosis in women is predicted to be breast, with about one in four cancer diagnoses and in men, prostate cancer, which accounts for about one in five new cases. Although advances in treatment have been made in recent years, more needs to be done to reduce the number of cancer cases and deaths, Holmes said. “We are really looking forward to this continued investment and support in these innovative research studies to improve treatment and early detection… to increase the absorption and accessibility of existing screening programs as well as the implementation of new ones,” he told Global News. . The story goes on under the ad Holmes said the government should also increase access to support programs and come up with a comprehensive and coordinated action plan to address the effects of cancer in Canada. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and it is estimated that about two in five Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. For the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays in cancer screening, procedures and cancer treatments across the country.
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There are concerns that this could lead to many cases of cancer going undiagnosed or being diagnosed at an advanced stage. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad “I definitely have questions about the undiagnosed cases of the last two years and the impact they will have on the lives of patients — young and old — and specifically those who have or will eventually be diagnosed,” said Geoff Eaton, a two-year-old survivor. from cancer and executive director of Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC). “Many cancers are much more difficult to treat the later they are diagnosed,” he told Global News. 2:37 Keys to Detecting and Preventing Colon Cancer Keys to Detecting and Preventing Colon Cancer – March 12, 2022 A study published in the International Journal of Cancer in November 2021 showed that pandemic-related delays in Canada could lead to an additional 20,000 or more cancer deaths over the next decade. Another more recent study published in the CMAJ in March showed that delays in cancer surgeries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could affect the long-term survival of many patients. The story goes on under the ad
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In addition to the natural price, Eaton says two years of isolation and quarantine have also contributed to challenges for cancer patients in Canada. “COVID has stopped many things in our lives, but it certainly has not stopped cancer or its complications or the need for survivors to continue to understand how they continue to live and move on in their lives.” In a July 2021 study published in the medical journal Lancet, 74 percent of cancer patients in Canada reported that delays had a significant impact on their mental and emotional well-being.
Support for cancer patients
Eaton started Young Adult Cancer Canada in 2000 after his first diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. He has had two bone marrow transplants in his 20s, but has not been in active treatment for more than 20 years now. The story goes on under the ad His nonprofit provides support services to a community of about 5,000 teens, as well as others between the ages of 20 and 30.
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He said more resources should be made available for long-term support and recovery for cancer patients so that they can return from treatment to the next phase of their lives. “The challenge I see in our system right now is that we have focused so much on the screening and treatment phases and we have virtually forgotten about the rest of the patient’s life,” Eaton said. “Progress [in treatment and screening] “They are welcome and important, but I think adapting our priorities is crucial.” 3:12 Health Issues: The Importance of Regular Cancer Screening Health Issues: The Importance of Regular Cancer Screening – March 15, 2022 Cancer rates and new cases are projected to be higher for men than women, according to the CMAJ study. The story goes on under the ad Holmes encouraged Canadians to adopt a healthy lifestyle by being physically active, eating well, limiting alcohol, abstaining from smoking and applying sunscreen. For early detection, he recommended that any changes in their body be checked by a healthcare provider and that they be informed of regular screenings. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
